Cook County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 5,611.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$671/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$888/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,288/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,415/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $671 | +$31 (+4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $843 | $888 | +$45 (+5.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,240 | $1,288 | +$48 (+3.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,347 | $1,415 | +$68 (+5.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Koochiching County
1 BR: $742/mo
Steele County
1 BR: $870/mo
Fillmore County
1 BR: $779/mo
Chisago County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
McLeod County
1 BR: $865/mo
Hubbard County
1 BR: $768/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.